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**klajdi2** · 03-29-2007, 01:52 PM

I have a Pentium 2 (Win 2000 Pro) with 2 USB ports.The problem is that they are not enough!So,can I add more ports?
What is beter USB Hub or PCI card?

**Half-Left** · 03-29-2007, 04:44 PM

I don't see no reason why you can't; You just need a spare PCI port.

**LadynRed** · 03-31-2007, 01:25 PM

If you have an open PCI slot, go with the card. If not, then use a hub. However, if you get a high-speed USB hub and plug it into a port on your machine that does not support high-speed USB, you won't get any benefit from a high-speed hub.

**colbyt** · 03-31-2007, 04:54 PM

You can add ports using a hub. That works like and extension cord. One becomes 3 or 4.

With a P2 your ports are most likely USB 1.x. If you add a pci card, you can buy a USB 2.0. That has a much faster transfer rate.

I have a spare USB 2.0 pci card. 4 external and 2 internal ports. PM me if you want a price. It will be reasonable.